Master Data and Nuclear Manufacturing Manager, Application Development and Maintenance

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health
Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

Cardinal Health’s Enterprise Master Data Management and Nuclear Manufacturing technology team is on a tremendous growth journey. Comprised of Operations and Development functions, we aim to be a world-class organization that enables Cardinal Health to be healthcare’s most trusted partner. Cardinal Health is driving healthcare to the next level. We boast great opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented engineers who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a fun and collaborative atmosphere.

This role will be leading the Optifreight Master Data Team to design and deliver reliable master data solutions that support key business processes as well as enabling the Nuclear Manufacturing and warehousing functionality in SAP. This team will be ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and compliant across systems to enable smooth operations and informed decisions. This Manager will be a trusted and efficient master data foundation for the Optifreight business offering a single source of truth that drives quality, compliance, and innovation. The role will also support Nuclear Manufacturing master data, manufacturing operations, and warehouse management.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Expertise in the implementation of SAP MDG solutions for master data domains such as Customer, Vendor, and Material in large-scale projects is required.
• Extensive experience in integrating SAP MDG with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA systems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and warehouse management in SAP (Quality Management (QM), ?Plant Maintenance (PM), Warehouse Management (WM)?, Inventory Management (IM), Procure to Pay – Direct vendors (MM)? and Manufacturing – Production Planning (PP))?
• Understanding of computer system validation procedures involving FDA regulations. Prior computer system audit support for FDA and SOX preferred
• Strong understanding of third-party interfaces and data conversion processes.
• Proven experience in aligning business process requirements with the technical implementation of SAP Master Data Governance.
• Expert-level SAP functional configuration experience in Material, Customer, and Supplier master data.
• Significant experience with BRF (Business Rule Framework plus), including building rule-based workflow services, user exits, BADIs, and working collaboratively with developers for enhancements.
• Proficiency in data model enhancement, data transfer (DIF/DEF), data replication framework (DRF), and rule-based workflow configuration.
• Experience in integrating business process requirements with SAP MDG technical solutions.
• SAP MDG certifications are a plus.

Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $193,930

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 07/11/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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